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The average train between Gainsborough and Scotland takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 53m
Duration
309 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Gainsborough to Scotland train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gainsborough and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 13m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 45m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Lumo4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 49m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 49m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 49m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 31m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 49m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 53m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 37m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gainsborough to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 308.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Glasgow Queen Street via Retford, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 35m.

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